VIDEO: Biden establishes hospital abortion requirements
The Biden administration on Monday told hospitals that they “must” provide abortion services if the life of the mother is at risk.
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Judges rule on state abortion restrictions, shape Roe impact
A judge in Utah was deciding Monday whether to allow a trigger-law ban on abortion to take effect while a Minnesota judge declared most of that state’s restrictions on abortion unconstitutional, as the implications of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade are being sorted out nationwide.
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Biden says gun violence has turned America’s communities into ‘killing fields’
President Joe Biden on Monday said gun violence has turned everyday places in America into “killing fields” as he marked the passage of the first significant federal gun safety legislation in 30 years.
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Biden administration says federal law preempts state abortion bans when emergency care is needed
In new clarifying guidance announced Monday, the Biden Administration said that federal law preempts state abortion bans when emergency care is needed, and that the federal government can penalize institutions or providers that fail to provide necessary abortions to treat medical emergencies.
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January 6 committee members preview Tuesday’s hearing on role of extremist groups in Capitol riot
Members of the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol previewed on Sunday the panel’s next public hearing, which will zero in on how the violent mob came together and the role of extremist groups in the deadly insurrection.
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Steve Bannon says he’s willing to testify before January 6 committee after Trump waives claims of executive privilege
Steve Bannon — who defied a congressional subpoena and is set to go to trial on criminal contempt charges — told the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021
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President Biden signs executive order on abortion access
President Joe Biden has signed an executive order to protect access to abortion, delivering impassioned remarks condemning the Supreme Court decision that ended that constitutional right.
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Federal court to hear arguments on DACA Wednesday
Ten years ago, former President Barack Obama created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program– better known as DACA – to protect immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children from deportation.
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Tension in America increases as the nation’s birthday is celebrated
As families gather to celebrate the birthday of the Land of the Free, there is great division in America caused by the current political climate.
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Police: Man shot was unarmed, officers feared he would fire
A Black man shot and killed by Akron police officers in a hail of bullets following a vehicle and foot pursuit was unarmed at the time of the shooting, but a shot appeared to have come from the vehicle during the pursuit.
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US Court fractures decades of Native American law
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling expanding state authority to prosecute some crimes on Native American land is fracturing decades of law built around the hard-fought principle that tribes have the right to govern themselves on their own territory, legal experts say.
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Supreme Court says Biden can end ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy.
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Rep. Vargas says the Remain in Mexico program is a “cruel” decision that should’ve never been implemented
California Representative Juan Vargas shares his opinion on the termination of the Migrant Protection Protocols or the “Remain in Mexico” program WASHINGTON (KYMA, KECY) – Congressman Juan Vargas (D-CA) releases a statement regarding the Supreme Court’s opinion on Biden v. Texas. “This ruling is a welcome step toward restoring humanity to our outdated immigration system,” says
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Supreme Court says several gun cases deserve a new look
The Supreme Court said Thursday that gun cases involving restrictions in Hawaii, California, New Jersey and Maryland deserve a new look following its major decision in a gun case last week.
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Supreme Court says Biden can end Trump-era ‘Remain in Mexico’ immigration policy
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave President Joe Biden the green light to end the controversial “Remain in Mexico” immigration policy that originated under the Trump administration.
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Internet searches for medication abortion reached record highs after Supreme Court leak
Internet search traffic on abortion medication surged 162% higher than expected and reached a record high in the days after a draft of the US Supreme Court’s abortion decision was leaked in May, according to new research.
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7 takeaways from Cassidy Hutchinson’s testimony at the January 6 hearing
The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, Capitol Hill insurrection reconvened Tuesday for a hastily scheduled hearing, featuring blockbuster testimony from Trump White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson.
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NATO meets to discuss adding troops in eastern Europe as Russia intensifies Ukraine attacks
President Joe Biden arrived in Spain on Tuesday for a NATO summit expected to significantly bolster the alliance’s defense posture along its eastern edge, including ramping up troop levels and positioning heavy equipment, as Western leaders contemplate the next phase of the war in Ukraine.
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Senator Padilla addresses homelessness and substance abuse with new bill
Senator Alex Padilla introduces new bill to help with homelessness and substance abuse crises with a grant program.
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Protests spread across the US after the Supreme Court overturns the constitutional right to abortion
Abortion rights activists across the country are sending a clear message after the overturn of Roe v. Wade: They’re not backing down.
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